The perfect trip...

Last week one evening we took off for Glendale..
I had been thinking of it all day,
-we would surprise the kids
- i would pack us a picnic
-it would be perfect!

Andre got home and so I told him my plan....
and we went for it... as i was packing out picnic i realized we were out of bread.
So we decided we would just stop and grab some.
We pack up and headed out...
Stopped at CVS to get our bread and they did not have any...
Boo...
On to Wal-Mart...
After about an extra 2o min of finding bread we were on our way.

We arrived at Glendale all happy and excited...
We packed up our stuff in the stroller and headed down by the lake.
We enjoyed the moment for a while and then decided we were hungry.

So Andre started unpacking and getting stuff out for sandwiches while i fed liam.
Andre was looking lost and so I asked what was wrong and he said, I am just looking for the peanut butter. Ha... I had forgotten the peanut butter!
So we made light of it and went on...

We had out jelly bread and we were banking on having some carrots with ranch.
Once again Andre was looking lost... he then said, babe did you bring plates?
Of course I didn't!!!! grrr...
I was trying to control my anger...
(Funny that the Lord is working with me on not letting situations get the best of me)

So once again we went with it!!!
I am so thankful for a husband who rolls with the punches
and kids who didn't care what they were eating
bc they were having fun!
Thank you family.....

So here are some pics from our PERFECT trip!

Thank you Lord for always working on me.
* I can say that I did not let it get me in a bad mood!
Yeah, go me..... I overcame this situation!!!!!!!

our jelly bread and our plates (bread)
for our ranch...
























kiddos enjoying wide open spaces....

























































having fun....

























gabe enjoying his CRAZY supper...


















my babies...


















our family.... takin it all in..

























This little guy is SO fun...



















RANDOMNESS....
playing in liams room one day!


















Gabes drawing of our family...
I had no clue he could draw stick people....
this melted my heart...


















Ella putting on a puppet show for us in Liam's room.

























Gabe made this little block dude...

























Yet another smile from our hunter...
























love this pic..
one evening before it got real cold...


















One day at the park...
actions shots of slide time....
the kids thought these were SO cool...

































slide shot...






















good times have been had by all......
and as you can see our life is by no means perfect!

who farted!!!!

hee hee ha ha ha.....
this little boy brings so much JOY!
love you little man....

evansville...

A couple of weeks ago we headed to Evansville...
Gabe has been asking to go since before Liam arrived...
He remembers the important things to do ... play place and carousel in the mall!

We had planned to go the weekend before Liam but this momma was not feeling well at all...
So we waited...

We finally had a Friday free and off we went...
We had Nanna and Grandma Great (my mom's mom) with as also...

Our first stop was Target....
The kids know it as the toy store...
We enjoyed everything it had to offer...

After time well spent in Target...
The mall was to conquer!

First stop.. food court!

















Second stop...
The carousel...
Waiting patiently...


















































































Grandma Great held Liam and waved
every time we came around...

























The beloved horse stamp....
We wore it with pride....
















































Third stop...
The play place...
At this point the kiddos were wearing down, but still having fun.
































While mommy was looking at childrens place,
Nanna bought the kids some icecream.
Mommy didn't find out until she saw this pic on her camera!
Sneaky they are........

























This little man enjoy his long naps in the stroller...
And his FIRST trip to evansville.....

















Gabe and Ella wanted a turn holding Liam....
No, we did not walk around like this so no need to worry...
Photo op only!









































Have you all seen this train that goes around the mall???
My kids loved it...
and so did Nanna-secretly.

















Not five minutes down the road...
This is what accompanied my mom in the back of the van....
I think this is the result of a good day!!!!
















































Did I mention that we only made it to two locations...
Yep... the life of have three little kids.
Did I enjoy every minute...
Yep...
Did they save me money...
Yep... bc we didn't get to go to more then two stores!!!

Thanks Nanna and Grandma Zetta for all of your
help in making our trip to Evansville fun!

This little girl.....

got to go on a date with her momma...

lots of changes have hit our house...
(new little liam, daddy a new job, gabe started preschool,
and miss ella is working on getting rid of that paci)
she is no longer the youngest and that is hard...

SO this little girl got a night out with her mommy!!!!!
We had so much fun...


































































We headed to Mi Pueblo to eat...
When Ella went to get out of the car she said, "mommy will you hold me?"
I said "YES i will"... which she does not get a lot.
(usually carrying Liam)

She also got to order her very own tea...
We usually share with mommy....
























After Mi Pueblo we headed to Wal-Mart to find some pink and purple
fingernail polish....

We picked up a few groceries and then off to the make-up section...
While picking up the apples... we got a funny pic...
























Here is the real one... hee hee


























At last....
Pink and Purpleness.....
because those are her "fafrit"-favorite!





















































This was good...
We shall try it again....
Love you princess....

This little boy...

Has had a big week.....

Last week we were able to meet his teacher...
see his room....
see ALL the toys there are to play with...
and see his locker!

He was very excited ....
























Gabe and buddy Noah intensely playing....
So blessed to have friends in his class....
























Tuesday was Gabe's first day.....
This is him getting ready with a smile....
(this is a stretch for us bc we, momma included, like our sleepin in)

















This pic is the beginning of many "first school day"pics ....
This momma is not to sure of it yet,
but is excited to watch him learn and grow.
























Gabe...we are so proud of you!